4T60-E & 4T65-E Transaxle: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina, and 1996 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove hood panel assembly. Remove transaxle fluid level indicator assembly. Remove engine mount strut brackets. Remove electric engine cooling fan assemblies. Support engine from top using Engine Support Fixture (J-28467-A).
- Remove air intake duct. Disconnect transaxle modulator pipe assembly. Disconnect electrical connectors from transaxle. Disconnect transaxle range selector assembly from transaxle. Remove upper transaxle-to-engine bolts and screws.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove left splash shield. Remove exhaust crossover pipe. Remove steering gear heat shield assembly and steering gear bolts and screws. Disconnect front lower control arm assemblies from front suspension strut assemblies.
- Remove power steering fluid cooling pipe assembly. Support drivetrain and front suspension frame assembly with jack stands. Remove transaxle mount side bracket nuts and engine mount frame side nuts. Remove transaxle brace. Remove drivetrain and front suspension frame bolts. Remove drivetrain and front suspension frame assembly.
- Disconnect electrical connector from vehicle speed sensor. Remove drive axles from transaxle. See AXLE SHAFT - FRONT article in DRIVE AXLES section. Remove transaxle converter cover. Remove starter. Remove torque converter-to-flexplate bolts.
- Remove transaxle oil cooler upper and lower pipe assembly. Install transaxle jack. Remove transaxle mount assembly from engine assembly. Remove transaxle fluid filler tube assembly. Remove transaxle-to-engine bolts. Remove transaxle.